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Acoma wins the 2009 Cardinal.
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Acoma wins the 2009 Cardinal.
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Acoma wins the 2009 Cardinal.
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Acoma after winning the 2009 Mint Julep.
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Acoma wins the 2009 Mint Julep.
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Acoma wins the 2009 Mint Julep.
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Acoma wins the 2009 Mint Julep.
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Acoma is an easy winner of the Azeri Stakes at Oaklawn Park
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Acoma wins the 2008 Mrs. Revere.
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Acoma wins the 2008 Valley View.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Acoma (#7) rolls home late to capture the Dogwood (gr. III) May 31 at Churchill Downs.
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| Trainer | David M. Carroll |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Robby Albarado |
| Owner | Alexander, Helen C. and Groves, Helen K. |
| Breeder | Alexander-Groves Thoroughbreds |
Pedigree
| Acoma View Five-Cross Pedigree | Empire Maker | Unbridled |
| Toussaud | ||
| Aurora | Danzig | |
| Althea |
Auction History
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Acoma Gets Encore in Ladies' Classic
Helen Groves and Helen Alexander have decided to bring Spinster winner Acoma back for a crack at the Ladies' Classic
The Breeders' Cup Work Tab for Oct. 31
With the morning temperature about 10 degrees warmer than the 34 reading the day before, more than a dozen contenders for the Breeders' Cup World Championships completed their works at Churchill Downs on Oct. 31.
Japan's Espoir City Loosens Up at Churchill
Espoir City, Japan's hope for the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) to be run at Churchill Downs Nov. 6, drilled six furlongs over the Louisville track to lead a host of workouts on the morning of Oct. 23.
Ladies Classic Awaits Acoma
Juddmonte Spinster (gr. I) winner Acoma will make her final career start in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic (gr. I), trainer David Carroll confirmed on Oct. 19.
Countdown to the Cup: Say Uncle
Mike Repole won his first graded stakes when Uncle Mo scored in the Champagne Stakes
Acoma Turns Spinster Upside Down
Multiple stakes winner winner Acoma added a first grade I victory to her record when she seized the lead coming off the turn for home en route to taking the $500,000 Spinster Stakes at Keeneland Oct. 10.
Keeneland's 'FallStars Weekend' Taking Shape
Two champions -- Gio Ponti and Informed Decision -- are among the horses scheduled to run at Keeneland this weekend as part of the Lexington track's "FallStars Weekend."
Five Vie for Favoritism in an Open Beverly D.
Tuscan Evening's sad demise earlier this month has left the $750,000 Beverly D. devoid of any obvious favorite on Arlington Million day Aug. 21 at Arlington Park.
Danzon Captures Thrilling Locust Grove
Danzon, claimed for $80,000 in her laast prior start, prevailed in a wild photo finish that saw six horses finish within about two lengths of each other in the $116,200 Locust Grove Handicap (gr. IIIT) July 3.
Acoma Stands Out in Locust Grove Handicap
A full field of fillies and mares -- highlighted by multiple graded stakes winner Acoma -- will go postward in the Locust Grove Handicap (gr. IIIT) at Churchill Downs July 3.
Hot Cha Cha Skims Hedge to Win Mint Julep
Hot Cha Cha used a ground-saving trip under James Graham and outdueled three rivals along the hedge in the final furlong to win the Early Times Mint Julep Handicap (gr. IIIT) by three-quarters of a length June 5 at Churchill.
Acoma Seeks Repeat in Churchill's Mint Julep
Helen Alexander and Helen Groves' Acoma will make her 2010 debut June 5 as the 5-year-old mare attempts to defend her title in the Early Times Mint Julep Handicap (gr. IIIT) at Churchill Downs.
Home Sweet Home: Acoma Wins Cardinal Handicap
Acoma, who entered off couple of disappointing starts, made it a perfect 3-for-3 on the Churchill Downs turf course when she outfought You Go West Girl by a head to win the $111,700 Cardinal Handicap (gr. IIIT) on Nov. 21.
THS: Hollywood Prevue Stakes (Video)
Jason, Tom, and Tim Holland of brisnet preview the Hollywood Prevue Stakes (gr. III) at Hollywood Park on November 21.
Acoma Tries to Right the Ship in Cardinal H.
On paper, it seems as though multiple graded stakes winner Acoma is moving in the wrong direction. The 4-year-old daughter of Empire Maker has been way off her game in her last two starts, finishing sixth and ninth, respectively, in the July 19 Delaware Handicap (gr. II) and Oct. 10 First Lady (gr. IT) at Keeneland.
Forever Together Seeks First Lady Repeat
Augustin Stable's champion mare Forever Together, entering off a surprising defeat in Canada last month, will try to defend her title in the $400,000 First Lady Stakes (gr. IT) on opening weekend Oct. 10 at Keeneland.
THS: The Delaware Handicap
Jason, Tom, and Rich Nilsen from Twinspires preview the Delaware Handicap (gr. II) at Delaware Park on July 19. Watch Video
Unbridled Belle vs. Acoma in Del 'Cap
Team Valor International's Unbridled Belle has been simply terrific in her career at Delaware Park, winning five of seven starts at the track including the 2007 Delaware Handicap (gr. II). On July 19, the 6-year-old mare will try to continue her domination when she takes on six rivals in the $1 million event.
Wet Track Delays Mine That Bird's Workout
A wet track July 6 prompted trainer Chip Woolley to delay by a day a scheduled work at Churchill Downs for Mine That Bird, winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Acoma Holds Off Pure Clan in Mint Julep
- By Jason Shandler
- News, Racing, Kentucky
Helen Groves and Helen Alexander's Acoma repelled a late bid from Pure Clan and held on for a neck victory in the $109,000 Early Times Mint Julep Handicap (gr. IIIT) June 6 at Churchill Downs.
Pure Clan Faces Tall Task in Season Debut
- By Jason Shandler
- News, Racing, Kentucky
Multiple graded stakes-winning filly Pure Clan makes her much-anticipated 2009 debut June 6 in the $100,000 Early Times Mint Julep Handicap (gr. IIIT) at Churchill Downs, but will have to face accomplished rivals Acoma and Tizaqueena, both of whom have shown good form this year.
Seventh Street Strolls in Apple Blossom
Darley Stable's Seventh Street broke to an early lead and never looked back, coasting to a dominating 5 3/4-length victory in the $490,00 Apple Blossom Handicap (gr. I) April 4 at Oaklawn Park.
Acoma Pursues Grade I in Apple Blossom
Helen Alexander and Helen Groves' homebred Acoma has been terrific in her last three wins and now the 4-year-old Empire Maker filly will try to add a grade I victory to her resume when facing a short field in the $500,000 Apple Blossom April 4 at Oaklawn Park.
Acoma Takes Command in Azeri Stakes
Helen Alexander and Helen Groves' rising star Acoma notched her third consecutive graded stakes victory March 8 at Oaklawn Park, coming from off the pace to score a five-length win in the $144,000 Azeri Stakes (gr. III).
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